DARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Darlington Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Darlington 01 school district, located in Darlington, SC with about 973 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Darlington Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Darlington Middle School, located at 150 Pinedale Drive in Darlington, South Carolina, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the local community. As part of the Darlington County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school years. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration to help prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Darlington Middle School plays an active role in the social and extracurricular life of its students. The school typically provides various programs, including athletics, clubs, and arts initiatives, aimed at promoting well-rounded development and fostering a sense of school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, students, and parents, the school strives to maintain a supportive learning community that emphasizes both individual achievement and collective responsibility within the Darlington area.

For more information, contact Darlington Middle at (843) 398-3389 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

150 Pinedale Drive
Darlington, SC 29532
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DARLINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Darlington, SC with about 973 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Darlington 01
Total Students:
973
Teachers:
59
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 973 students

Black or African American
57.8%
White
35.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.